# Southeast Missouri State University

Public college in Cape Girardeau, MO. IPEDS ID 179557.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,882 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 58%; beats 65% of MO colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,030; beats 37% of MO colleges and 22% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,704 |
| 30-48k | $13,342 |
| 48-75k | $15,338 |
| 75-110k | $17,395 |
| 110k+ | $21,267 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.35 years on average (39% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $44,030 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,704 | $55,262 | 6.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | 7.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | 10.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,177 in-state; about $25,177 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,903 in-state, $9,903 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,486; books: $684

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 15–20 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,462 applicants, 5,858 admitted, 1,287 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT 15–20 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 79%, ACT 16–21 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (60 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $62,891 | $106,797 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,964 | $93,795 | $22,948 |
| Nursing | $68,302 | $85,155 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $56,951 | $80,820 | $24,489 |
| Finance | $46,736 | $78,407 | $21,591 |
| Accounting | $53,737 | $69,868 | $19,250 |
| Political Science | not reported | $66,799 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Business | $44,418 | $63,078 | $14,000 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $41,437 | $62,781 | $23,458 |
| Marketing | $42,482 | $61,400 | $20,678 |
| Business Administration | $41,604 | $59,834 | $22,988 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,127 | $58,082 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | $38,382 | $57,260 | $27,176 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,546 | $56,265 | $15,789 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,395 | $53,527 | $18,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,638 | $51,828 | $22,572 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $51,817 | $17,781 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,537 | $47,934 | $26,625 |
| Communications | $35,282 | $47,813 | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,464 | $45,383 | $26,875 |
| Biology | $31,420 | $45,207 | $21,519 |
| Psychology | $30,477 | $44,580 | $23,188 |
| Social Work | $32,224 | $43,260 | $25,433 |
| Social Sciences | $37,193 | $42,761 | $34,390 |
| Animal Sciences | not reported | $41,706 | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | $31,250 | $41,619 | $25,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $25,984 | $41,481 | $25,000 |
| Special Education | $37,450 | $41,163 | $25,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | $40,266 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,760 | $37,245 | $22,995 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,206 | $37,112 | $21,748 |
| Studio Art | $28,421 | $36,531 | $19,000 |
| English | not reported | $36,356 | $31,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $26,668 | $33,293 | $26,750 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Systems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Apparel and Textiles | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $77,990 (Cape Girardeau, MO-IL), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,640 (Cape Girardeau, MO-IL), $81,780 (MO), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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